Absolutely captivating throwback pictures of Southsea seafront from 100 years ago

Absolutely captivating rare old images from the past that show the wonderful history all around us.
By Steve Deeks
Published 11th Aug 2021, 12:14 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2024, 17:13 BST

In this selection you’ll see the amazing sight of seaplanes at Southsea beach between 1910 and 1913, rolling skating on South Parade Pier in 1909, the original Clarence Pier and the surrounding buildings from the past and the completely different scene around The Bridge Tavern at Camber Dock around 1930.

The hydroplane taking off from Southsea beach about 1910. Picture: Paul Costen collection

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The hydroplane taking off from Southsea beach about 1910. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive

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South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Paul Costen collection

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South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive

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Old Portsmouth looking towards the Guildhall in the distance. Picture: Paul Costen collection

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Old Portsmouth looking towards the Guildhall in the distance. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive

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Clarence Pier and Southsea Common. Picture: Paul Costen collection

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Clarence Pier and Southsea Common. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive

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